UNDP Jobs - 56033- Civil Engineer – Highway Bridge Expert

Civil Engineer – Highway Bridge Expert

Location :

Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

02-Aug-2015

Application Deadline :

07-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Year Renewable

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 Years

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Ministry of Transport is implementing the Sustainable Road and Transport Management Project aiming among others at capacity building for road and transport safety with special focus on the national highway network. In this regard changing climate and weather patterns have increasingly impact on safe design and construction of Bridges and other Structures,

This position is located in the UNDP - Sustainable Road and Transport Management Project at the Ministry of Transport (MOT) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The expert works within a team of UN experts under the overall supervision of the National Project Coordinator, and under the direction of the General Director of the Bridges ad Structure Department.

The work of the expert will contribute to the key output of the project : “Capacity Building for Road and Transport Safety”

Duties and Responsibilities

The expert assists, facilitates the work of the Bridges and Structure Department and the tasks of the incumbent include:

Design and construction of highway structures including bridges

Analyzing reports of Survey, Visual evaluation, Detailed Inspection, Field tests, Design repairs and rehabilitation of bridges and structures located on the Ministry of Transport road network;
Evaluation of structural condition of bridges and structures;
The development of strategies, integrated programs for the maintenance of critical bridges;
Analyzing reports of Health Monitoring systems for bridges and early prediction condition;
Development of an integrated information system for bridges and structures;
The development of specialized training programs for engineers and contractors bridges structures maintenance;
Establish and maintain relations with clients, contractors, and other ministry departments and project stakeholders;

Perform any other task including those requested by other departments of MOT.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standard;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of the UN systems;
Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism:

Ability to understand structural designs as it applies to highway bridge design;
Ability to perform structural dynamics and engineering computation for bridges, and ability to develop bridge management programs;
Proficient and experienced with FE modelling software packages;
Shows pride in work and in achievements;
Demonstrates professional competence in his work area;
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

Planning& Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments;
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
Uses time efficiently.

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with project staff and MOT officers to achieve organizational goals;
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
Is willing to learn from others;
Places team agenda before personal agenda;
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Performance Management:

Demonstrated ability to multitask under pressure and to meet strict deadlines often under hardship conditions, excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in teams, delivering through and with others; and self-management, including conflict management/negotiating skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction engineering, or related field;
A first-level university degree in combination with 9 years of additional qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experiance:

At least 7 years of progressive professional experience relevant to the work area;
Professional knowledge and experience related to Bridges Inspection and Structural Evaluation design of highway bridges and tunnels;
Experience in preparing reports;
Work experience in Saudi Arabia would be of additional advantage.

Language:

For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required;
Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.